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Chrysler introduced its first 300 models in 1955. It joined a growing list of impressive two-seat sports cars including the Ford Thunderbird and Chevrolet Corvette. Rather than directly competing with Ford and Chevrolet, Chrysler decided to go another route and build the fastest stock sedan available on the market. With that, the Chrysler C300 was born. Power was from a 300-horsepower Hemi engine.
The Chrysler 300s were high-performance luxury cars produced in limited numbers from 1955 to 1965. They were known for speed, engineering, and NASCAR victories. They became friends with performance enthusiasts who appreciated their performance, elegance, exclusivity, and styling.
The 1960 Chrysler 300 F model had an aggressive, no-nonsense stance with outward-slanting fins. They came standard with a 375 HP and could be purchased with an optional 400 HP engine. Most 300 Fs were equipped with a three-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission, but no more than nine were given a Pont-A-Mousson four-speed manual gearbox. The 300 F was also the first letter car to feature unibody construction which aided in build quality and gave the car improved rigidity.
The 1960 300 F was available as a hardtop or convertible. Around 964 were hardtops and 248 were convertibles.
This car is one of six that Chrysler engineers set aside. They met in a secret location away from the Chrysler plant and began work on what was called the 'Gran Turismo Project.' They modified the cars to compete on the sands of Daytona Beach in NASCAR's Flying Mile race. The cars were dubbed the 'GT Specials.'
This car is a GT Special and the one that placed first in its class in the Flying Mile race with a record speed of 144.9 mph - a NASCAR record that still stands.
The team modified the 413 CID V8 by installing solid lifters, special piston rings, a high-lift camshaft, and cast-iron headers. They added Carter 3084S carburetors with manual chokes, cast special short-ram manifolds, installed a French-made Pont-A-Mousson four-speed gearbox that was originally destined for the Chrysler-powered Facel Vega, and altered the rear-axle to 2.93.
The car was driven by legendary Daytona Beach driver Gregg Zeigler to race at Daytona Beach. Chrysler mechanic Carl Purse was on hand to help tune the car. The 300 F was then fitted with Goodyear Blue Streak tires to help it before on the sand. All six GT Specials appeared in Daytona Beach, where NASCAR founder Bill France acted as the flag man. The six 300 Fs claimed the top six spots - with Zeigler coming in first.
Zielger drove the car home to Elgin, Illinois, and in 1961 sold it to collector Bob McAtee of nearby Bloomington. The car was kept in a climate-controlled facility and occasionally driven until 2007, when Mr. AcAtee's passing, it was sold to the current owner.
The car is an unrestored, original example that has just 11,000 miles on the odometer. It is finished in black with a tan interior and fitted with many luxurious appointments. There are four contoured seats and the front seat swivel for easy access. The console, which extends from the instrument panel into the rear seating area, includes a tachometer at the front along with armrests, storage compartments, and power-window controls.
The instrument panel has large half-circle design displays that include a range of gauges in front of the driver, including a 150-mph speedometer. Dashboard lighting creates a soft glow across the panel.By Daniel Vaughan | May 2013
The Chrysler 300s were high-performance luxury cars produced in limited numbers from 1955 to 1965. They were known for speed, engineering, and NASCAR victories. They became friends with performance enthusiasts who appreciated their performance, elegance, exclusivity, and styling.
The 1960 Chrysler 300 F model had an aggressive, no-nonsense stance with outward-slanting fins. They came standard with a 375 HP and could be purchased with an optional 400 HP engine. Most 300 Fs were equipped with a three-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission, but no more than nine were given a Pont-A-Mousson four-speed manual gearbox. The 300 F was also the first letter car to feature unibody construction which aided in build quality and gave the car improved rigidity.
The 1960 300 F was available as a hardtop or convertible. Around 964 were hardtops and 248 were convertibles.
This car is one of six that Chrysler engineers set aside. They met in a secret location away from the Chrysler plant and began work on what was called the 'Gran Turismo Project.' They modified the cars to compete on the sands of Daytona Beach in NASCAR's Flying Mile race. The cars were dubbed the 'GT Specials.'
This car is a GT Special and the one that placed first in its class in the Flying Mile race with a record speed of 144.9 mph - a NASCAR record that still stands.
The team modified the 413 CID V8 by installing solid lifters, special piston rings, a high-lift camshaft, and cast-iron headers. They added Carter 3084S carburetors with manual chokes, cast special short-ram manifolds, installed a French-made Pont-A-Mousson four-speed gearbox that was originally destined for the Chrysler-powered Facel Vega, and altered the rear-axle to 2.93.
The car was driven by legendary Daytona Beach driver Gregg Zeigler to race at Daytona Beach. Chrysler mechanic Carl Purse was on hand to help tune the car. The 300 F was then fitted with Goodyear Blue Streak tires to help it before on the sand. All six GT Specials appeared in Daytona Beach, where NASCAR founder Bill France acted as the flag man. The six 300 Fs claimed the top six spots - with Zeigler coming in first.
Zielger drove the car home to Elgin, Illinois, and in 1961 sold it to collector Bob McAtee of nearby Bloomington. The car was kept in a climate-controlled facility and occasionally driven until 2007, when Mr. AcAtee's passing, it was sold to the current owner.
The car is an unrestored, original example that has just 11,000 miles on the odometer. It is finished in black with a tan interior and fitted with many luxurious appointments. There are four contoured seats and the front seat swivel for easy access. The console, which extends from the instrument panel into the rear seating area, includes a tachometer at the front along with armrests, storage compartments, and power-window controls.
The instrument panel has large half-circle design displays that include a range of gauges in front of the driver, including a 150-mph speedometer. Dashboard lighting creates a soft glow across the panel.By Daniel Vaughan | May 2013
2016 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $250,000-USD $325,000
Sale Price :
USD $440,000
2013 Gooding and Company - The Amelia Island Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $225,000-USD $275,000
Sale Price :
USD $236,500
2011 Worldwide Auctions - The Classics at the Trump Taj Mahal
Lot was not sold
1960 Chrysler 300F Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Chrysler 300F
(Data based on Model Year 1960 sales)
1960 Chrysler 300F Convertible Chassis#: 8403145379 Sold for USD$137,500 2023 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1960 CHRYSLER 300F Chassis#: 8403116244 Sold for USD$46,200 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1960 Chrysler 300F Sold for USD$29,700 2022 Mecum : Fountain City | |
1960 Chrysler 300F Convertible Sold for USD$143,000 2021 Mecum : Glendale | |
1960 CHRYSLER 300F Chassis#: 8403110698 Sold for USD$37,400 2020 Barrett-Jackson : Fall Auction | |
1960 Chrysler 300-F Coupe Chassis#: 8403140244 Sold for USD$61,600 2020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction | |
1960 Chrysler 300F Convertible Sold for USD$181,500 2020 Mecum : Glendale | |
1960 CHRYSLER 300F Chassis#: 8403147866 Sold for USD$39,050 2019 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas | |
1960 Chrysler 300F Convertible Chassis#: 8403129575 Sold for USD$58,240 2019 Bonhams : Tupelo Auction | |
1960 CHRYSLER 300F Chassis#: 8403141886 Sold for USD$37,400 2019 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1960 Chrysler 300F Convertible Sold for USD$83,600 2018 Mecum : Las Vegas | |
1960 Chrysler 300F Convertible Sold for USD$291,500 2018 Mecum : Indianapolis | |
1960 CHRYSLER 300F CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 8403134504 Sold for USD$121,000 2018 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1960 Chrysler 300F Convertible Sold for USD$88,000 2018 Mecum : Houston | |
1960 Chrysler 300F Hardtop Coupe Sold for USD$51,700 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Fall | |
1960 Chrysler 300F Hardtop Coupe Sold for USD$66,550 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Fall | |
1960 Chrysler 300 F GT Special Chassis#: 8403110398 Sold for USD$440,000 2016 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1960 Chrysler 300F Hardtop Coupe Sold for USD$85,250 2015 Auctions America - California | |
1960 Chrysler 300F Convertible Chassis#: 8403143155 Sold for USD$143,000 2014 Motor City Auction by RM Auctions | |
1960 Chrysler 300F Convertible Sold for USD$132,000 2014 Auctions America - Auburn Spring |
Chrysler 300Fs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1960 Chrysler 300F's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1960 Chrysler 300F Convertible | 8403133898 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $130,000 | $200,000 | $225,000 |
1960 Chrysler 300F Coupe | 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | ||||
1960 Chrysler 300F Convertible | 2017 Mecum : Houston | $120,000 | |||
1960 Chrysler 300F Convertible | 8403156680 | 2016 Worldwide Auctions The Houston Classic | $120,000 | $140,000 | |
1960 Chrysler 300F Convertible | 2015 Auctions America California | $70,000 | |||
1960 CHRYSLER 300F | 8403124805 | 2014 Mecum Monterey | $37,000 | ||
1960 CHRYSLER 300 F | 2013 McCormick's Palm Springs # 55 | $78,000 | |||
1960 CHRYSLER 300 F | 2013 McCormick's Palm Springs # 55 | $78,000 | |||
1960 CHRYSLER 300 F | 2013 McCormick's Palm Springs # 55 | $78,000 | |||
1960 Chrysler 300F Hardtop | 2012 Mecum Auctions Kansas City MO | $47,500 | |||
1960 Chrysler 300 F Coupe | 2012 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $37,500 | |||
1960 Chrysler 300F | 2012 Auctions America Auburn Spring | $4,500 | |||
1960 Chrysler 300F 2-Door Hardtop 413/375 HP, Automatic | 2012 Mecum's 25th Original Spring Classic Indianapolis | $55,000 | |||
1960 Chrysler 300F Convertible | 2011 Mecum Auctions Monterey, CA The Daytime Auction | ||||
1960 Chrysler 300F Convertible | 2011 Mecum Auctions Monterey, CA The Daytime Auction | ||||
1960 Chrysler 300F | 8403137720 | 2011 Russo and Steele Monterey Auction | |||
1960 Chrysler 300 F Flying Mile Special Coupe | 8403110398 | 2011 Worldwide Auctions The Classics at the Trump Taj Mahal | |||
1960 Chrysler 300F Convertible | 2010 Mecum Auctions Monterey | $120,000 | |||
1960 Chrysler 300F Special 2-Door | 2010 Mecum Auctions Monterey | $275,000 | |||
1960 Chrysler 300F 2-Door Hardtop | 8403126971 | 2009 Bonhams Larz Anderson Auto Museum | $55,000 | $65,000 | |
1960 Chrysler 300F Convertible | 2009 Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook | $120,000 | $125,000 | $150,000 | |
1960 Chrysler 300F Convertible | 2008 Mecum St. Charles, IL Auction | $150,000 | |||
1960 Chrysler 300 F Convertible | 2003 Houston Classic | $71,000 | |||
1960 Chrysler 300 F Convertible | 2003 Michigan Spring Classic Car Auction | $68,000 | |||
1960 CHRYSLER 300 F CONVERTIBLE | 2001 Kruse Auction Ft. Lauderdale, FL | $62,000 |
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